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Old March 31st 06, 01:56 AM posted to microsoft.public.win98.setup
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Default Windows root\system32\hal.dll

Hello,

My computer runs Window 98 and has a second removable hard drive (d used
to store daily backups.

Recently I attempted to install Window XP Home on my removable drive (larger
and faster then the main drive c as I wanted to slowly and without
interruptions get used to using my business software under XP.

The installation was unsuccessful as whenever I restarted my computer the
following message popped up:

· Window could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt:
· Windows root\system32\hal.dll
· Please re-install a copy of the above file.

I have reinstalled XP a few times again even with the format option but
always receive the same message.
Now even after reformatting the removable drive and restored it to
pre-installation attempt I still get the same message.

What have I done wrong?
How can I install XP successfully and if not,
How can I remove that message?

Hoping someone more knowledgeable is able to help me,

Jack


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Old March 31st 06, 02:53 AM posted to microsoft.public.win98.setup
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Default Windows root\system32\hal.dll

See if this helps =

Missing Windows hal.dll file:

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_haldll_missing.htm

http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000490.htm
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"Jack Franklin" wrote in message
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Hello,

My computer runs Window 98 and has a second removable hard drive (d used
to store daily backups.

Recently I attempted to install Window XP Home on my removable drive (larger
and faster then the main drive c as I wanted to slowly and without
interruptions get used to using my business software under XP.

The installation was unsuccessful as whenever I restarted my computer the
following message popped up:

· Window could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt:
· Windows root\system32\hal.dll
· Please re-install a copy of the above file.

I have reinstalled XP a few times again even with the format option but
always receive the same message.
Now even after reformatting the removable drive and restored it to
pre-installation attempt I still get the same message.

What have I done wrong?
How can I install XP successfully and if not,
How can I remove that message?

Hoping someone more knowledgeable is able to help me,

Jack



 




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